the simple rooms with traditional furnishings come with free wi-fi, tvs, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. set in an edwardian home dating to 1824, this quaint hotel is 4 miles from rosslyn chapel, built in 1446 and 11 miles from edinburgh castle. upgraded rooms feature elegant decor and fireplaces. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. free amenities include hot and continental breakfast, as well as parking. there's also a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, plus a casual bar. other amenities include a picnic area, bike storage and an airport shuttle. it's 15 miles from edinburgh airport Edinburgh Airport 32 min
Arthur's Seat (45 min) Mountain offering hikes from moderate to advanced, plus panoramic city & Firth of Forth views. Edinburgh Zoo (25 min) Large parkland zoo offering keeper talks, hands-on animal encounters and free hilltop safari rides. Palace of Holyroodhouse (31 min) The 16th-century palace of the Stuarts, with tours of royal reception rooms, antiques and relics. Calton Hill (35 min) Prominent hill with neoclassical monuments & sweeping views of the city skyline & Edinburgh Castle. Edinburgh Castle (31 min) An 11th-century castle and barracks housing the Crown Jewels and National War Museum of Scotland. St Giles' Cathedral (30 min) Grand, Gothic medieval building and Presbyterian place of worship where John Knox used to preach. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (35 min) Manicured 70-acre gardens with palm house and temporary exhibitions, kids' events, tours and cafes. National Museum of Scotland (29 min) Bright modern museum housing Scottish industrial history relics, natural history displays and cafe. Scottish National Gallery (31 min) National collection includes European masterpieces and Scottish works, with seasonal exhibitions. Rosslyn Chapel (11 min) Intricately carved chapel built in 1446, featured in The Da Vinci Code movie, with history talks. Camera Obscura & World of Illusions (31 min) Long-standing tower with five floors showcasing hands-on exhibits of whimsical optical illusions. The Real Mary King's Close (30 min) Hidden streets from the 1600s below the Royal Mile, accompanied by tales from costumed guides. Scott Monument (35 min) Spirelike Victorian memorial in honour of the writer Sir Walter Scott, with 287 steps to the top. Royal Mile (31 min) The Scotch Whisky Experience (31 min) Attraction telling the tale of Scotland's national drink with high-tech exhibits and a barrel ride. |